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Set of Eight Ash Spindle Back Chairs
Set of Eight Ash Spindle Back Chairs

Set of Eight Ash Spindle Back Chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Set of eight ash dining chairs comprising two carvers and six chairs. The spindle backs above rush

Category

Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Set of 4 Tapiovaara Style Spindle Back Chairs
Set of 4 Tapiovaara Style Spindle Back Chairs

Set of 4 Tapiovaara Style Spindle Back Chairs

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Awesome set of 4 Tapiovaara style spindle back dining chairs with protruding spindles. In original

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Modern, Set of 8 Danish Spindle Back Chairs in Solid Oak
Mid-20th Century Modern, Set of 8 Danish Spindle Back Chairs in Solid Oak

Mid-20th Century Modern, Set of 8 Danish Spindle Back Chairs in Solid Oak

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Odense, DK

A set of eight elegant spindle-back chairs from the mid-20th century, crafted in solid oak by a

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Three Scandinavian Modern Spindle Back Chairs
Set of Three Scandinavian Modern Spindle Back Chairs

Set of Three Scandinavian Modern Spindle Back Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare set of three Danish spindle back dining chairs made in the Scandinavian Modern style. Thick

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Hardwood

Pair of English Elm Spindle Back Chairs (Individually Priced)
Pair of English Elm Spindle Back Chairs (Individually Priced)

Pair of English Elm Spindle Back Chairs (Individually Priced)

Located in Austin, TX

A pair of handsome English country elm chairs, each chair featuring a serpentine arm and back

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Pair of Wood Spindle-Back Chairs
Pair of Wood Spindle-Back Chairs

Pair of Wood Spindle-Back Chairs

Located in Culver City, CA

Pair of wood spindle-back half-circle chairs

Category

Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Windsor Style Spindle Back Chair
Paul McCobb Planner Group Windsor Style Spindle Back Chair

Paul McCobb Planner Group Windsor Style Spindle Back Chair

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern, Windsor style, spindle back, maple chair by Paul McCobb for Planner Group

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Jorgen Baekmark Pair Yellow Spindle Back Chairs Denmark 1960s
Jorgen Baekmark Pair Yellow Spindle Back Chairs Denmark 1960s

Jorgen Baekmark Pair Yellow Spindle Back Chairs Denmark 1960s

By FDB Møbler, Jorgen Baermark

Located in Troy, MI

A pair of original model J104 chairs designed by Jorgen Baekmark for FDB Mobler 1960s Solid wood in

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Windsor Style Spindle Back Chairs
Paul McCobb Planner Group Windsor Style Spindle Back Chairs

Paul McCobb Planner Group Windsor Style Spindle Back Chairs

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of 6, Mid-Century Modern, Windsor style, spindle back, solid maple chairs by Paul McCobb for

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of Early 20th Century Spindle Back Chairs in Bouclé
Pair of Early 20th Century Spindle Back Chairs in Bouclé

Pair of Early 20th Century Spindle Back Chairs in Bouclé

Located in Aartselaar, BE

A pair of early 20th-century chairs with rounded spindle back and legs. The design was inspired by

Category

Early 20th Century European Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs
Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Set of 6 All original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back side chairs. Solid

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set of Four Yngve Ekström Designed Spindle Back Chairs by Pastoe
Set of Four Yngve Ekström Designed Spindle Back Chairs by Pastoe

Set of Four Yngve Ekström Designed Spindle Back Chairs by Pastoe

By Pastoe, Yngve Ekström

Located in Los Angeles, CA

elegant spindle back. Good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Adirondack Camp Style Hickory Windsor Spindle Back Chairs
Set of 4 Adirondack Camp Style Hickory Windsor Spindle Back Chairs

Set of 4 Adirondack Camp Style Hickory Windsor Spindle Back Chairs

By Hunt Country Furniture

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous set of 4 handmade Adirondack Camp style Hickory chairs with pine seats. Styled after a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Adirondack Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Pine

Set of 4 Blonde Wood Tapiovaara Inspired Spindle Back Chairs by Farstrup
Set of 4 Blonde Wood Tapiovaara Inspired Spindle Back Chairs by Farstrup

Set of 4 Blonde Wood Tapiovaara Inspired Spindle Back Chairs by Farstrup

By Farstrup

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 blonde Farstrup spindle back dining chairs. In original condition with normal wear

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chairs for Winchendon, USA, 1950s
Set of Eight Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chairs for Winchendon, USA, 1950s

Set of Eight Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chairs for Winchendon, USA, 1950s

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of eight planner group maple spindle back dining chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. An

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

English Elm Provincial Spindle Back Chairs with Rush Seats, Set of 8
English Elm Provincial Spindle Back Chairs with Rush Seats, Set of 8

English Elm Provincial Spindle Back Chairs with Rush Seats, Set of 8

Located in San Francisco, CA

A set of English elm provincial dining chairs with rush seats, each with spindle backs and turned

Category

Antique 1890s English Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Elm

Late 18th Century Harlequin English Lancashire Spindle-back Chairs Set of 4
Late 18th Century Harlequin English Lancashire Spindle-back Chairs Set of 4

Late 18th Century Harlequin English Lancashire Spindle-back Chairs Set of 4

Located in Louisville, KY

These mid 18th Century English Harlequin Lancashire chairs are an amazing reflection of a time when

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak, Ash, Elm

Set of Ten Dark Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chairs for Winchendon, USA, 1950s
Set of Ten Dark Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chairs for Winchendon, USA, 1950s

Set of Ten Dark Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chairs for Winchendon, USA, 1950s

By Paul McCobb

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of ten planner group dark maple spindle back dining chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. An

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

19th Century Chinese Pair of Lacquered Spindle Back Chairs
19th Century Chinese Pair of Lacquered Spindle Back Chairs

19th Century Chinese Pair of Lacquered Spindle Back Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

19th century beechwood lacquered chairs with gentle s-shape spindle back form from Hebei province

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Tapiovaara Inspired Spindle Back Chairs by De Ster Gelderland, 1960's
Set of 4 Tapiovaara Inspired Spindle Back Chairs by De Ster Gelderland, 1960's

Set of 4 Tapiovaara Inspired Spindle Back Chairs by De Ster Gelderland, 1960's

By De Ster, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 De Ster spindle back dining chairs with protruding spindles. In original condition with

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Yngve Ekstrom 'Arka' Spindle Back Lounge Chair
Yngve Ekstrom 'Arka' Spindle Back Lounge Chair

Yngve Ekstrom 'Arka' Spindle Back Lounge Chair

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely Yngve Ekstrom 'Arka' white lacquered spindle back chair with tapered legs. Curved back with

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Spindle Back Painted Chairs
Set of 6 Spindle Back Painted Chairs

Set of 6 Spindle Back Painted Chairs

Located in Pomona, CA

A set of 6 petite Spindle-back chairs finished in their original cream paint finish. Highlights in

Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Pair of Spindle Back “Arka” Lounge Chairs by Yngve Ekström
Rare Pair of Spindle Back “Arka” Lounge Chairs by Yngve Ekström

Rare Pair of Spindle Back “Arka” Lounge Chairs by Yngve Ekström

By Yngve Ekström

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

spindled backs. Chairs have worn exceptionally well over the years and the natural patina shows beautifully.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four English Spindle-Back Rush Seat Chairs with Rush Seats
Set of Four English Spindle-Back Rush Seat Chairs with Rush Seats

Set of Four English Spindle-Back Rush Seat Chairs with Rush Seats

Located in Austin, TX

A fine set of four English spindle-back chairs with handsome woven rush seats. Featuring nicely

Category

Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Elm, Oak, Wood

Stick Back Armchair, England, circa 1890
Stick Back Armchair, England, circa 1890

Stick Back Armchair, England, circa 1890

Located in Culver City, CA

Stick Back Armchair England, circa 1890 Spindle back chair with slab seat, turned legs, and

Category

Antique 1890s English Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Mid Century Modern  Lounge Chairs
Pair Mid Century Modern  Lounge Chairs

Pair Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous pair of upholstered lounge chairs with spindle backs. Chairs have removable headrests.

Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Chinese Chair
Chinese Chair

Chinese Chair

Sold|$2,560

Chinese Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of 19th century Chinese spindle back chairs with well worn patina, and carved aprons.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chairs

Early 19th c. Italian Chair, Original Gilt and Painted Finish
Early 19th c. Italian Chair, Original Gilt and Painted Finish

Early 19th c. Italian Chair, Original Gilt and Painted Finish

Located in Dallas, TX

Three small spindle back chairs with hand painted detailing. Gilt scroll work and hand painted

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs

High Stickback Chairs, England, circa 1900
High Stickback Chairs, England, circa 1900

High Stickback Chairs, England, circa 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

, circa 1900 Spindle back chairs with nice curves. Measures 24.5”w x 19”d x 42”h x 17.75” seat.

Category

Early 20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Wood

Original Pair Edmond Spence "Yucatan" Mahogany Side Chairs Woven Sea Grass Seats
Original Pair Edmond Spence "Yucatan" Mahogany Side Chairs Woven Sea Grass Seats

Original Pair Edmond Spence "Yucatan" Mahogany Side Chairs Woven Sea Grass Seats

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

spindle back chair similar to George Nakashima’s Grass Seat chair. The chairs are in excellent vintage

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Ib Kofod-Larsen Pair of "Hoop" Chairs
Ib Kofod-Larsen Pair of "Hoop" Chairs

Ib Kofod-Larsen Pair of "Hoop" Chairs

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Highland, IN

take on a spindle back chair is a stunning example of the Danish penchant for updating traditional

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Josef Frank Chair 2025
Josef Frank Chair 2025

Josef Frank Chair 2025

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in London, GB

A 2025 spindle back chair designed by Josef Frank in 1925 originally for his company Haus & Garten

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Linen, Birch

Vintage Danish Solid Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin
Vintage Danish Solid Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin

Vintage Danish Solid Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin

By Bramin Mobler, Frank Reenskaug

Located in San Jose, CA

spindle back chair frame. Newly reupholstered in a deadstock blue tweed fabric and brand new foam. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Edmund Spence Mahogany Side Chairs Woven Sea Grass Seats
Edmund Spence Mahogany Side Chairs Woven Sea Grass Seats

Edmund Spence Mahogany Side Chairs Woven Sea Grass Seats

Located in Camden, ME

. 1952. The solid mahogany framed spindle back chairs with their original woven sea grass seats and sea

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Dining Room Chairs

Swedish Armchair by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA C. 1961
Swedish Armchair by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA C. 1961

Swedish Armchair by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA C. 1961

By Gillis Lundgren

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

unscrew. Very wonderful spindle back chair all solid Birch wood. Made in Sweden - located in Brooklyn NYC.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

1940's Bentwood Debrecen Spindle Back Dining Chairs - Mixed - Set Of Ten
1940's Bentwood Debrecen Spindle Back Dining Chairs - Mixed - Set Of Ten

1940's Bentwood Debrecen Spindle Back Dining Chairs - Mixed - Set Of Ten

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Spindle Back Dining Chairs – Mixed – Set Of Ten 1940’s Bentwood Debrecen

Category

Vintage 1940s European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Edmond Spence “Yucatan” Chair
Edmond Spence “Yucatan” Chair

Edmond Spence “Yucatan” Chair

By Industria Mueblera Mexico

Located in Los Angeles, CA

unique and hand sculpted Japanese-inspired interpretation of a traditional spindle back chair similar to

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Mahogany

Patinated Brass Chiavari Chair, Italy, 1950s
Patinated Brass Chiavari Chair, Italy, 1950s

Patinated Brass Chiavari Chair, Italy, 1950s

By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi

Located in Chicago, IL

A patinated brass Chiavari spindle back chair with an elegant silhouette and upholstered seat in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Edmond Spence “Yucatan” Chairs
Set of 4 Edmond Spence “Yucatan” Chairs

Set of 4 Edmond Spence “Yucatan” Chairs

By Industria Mueblera Mexico

Located in Los Angeles, CA

chairs feature a unique and hand sculpted Japanese-inspired interpretation of a traditional spindle back

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Mahogany

Edmond Spence Set of Four “Yucatan” Chairs
Edmond Spence Set of Four “Yucatan” Chairs

Edmond Spence Set of Four “Yucatan” Chairs

By Industria Mueblera Mexico

Located in Los Angeles, CA

chairs feature a unique and hand sculpted Japanese-inspired interpretation of a traditional spindle back

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Mahogany

Antique Tole Painted Caned Chair
Antique Tole Painted Caned Chair

Antique Tole Painted Caned Chair

Located in Hanover, MA

American Gothic scrolled arm and spindle back chair with old decorative paint suggestive of Italian

Category

Antique 19th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Cane

Scandinavian Spindle Back Lounge Chair
Scandinavian Spindle Back Lounge Chair

Scandinavian Spindle Back Lounge Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Modernist stick back lounge chair with olive velvet cushions and new seating straps on teak frame

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Reproduction Spindle Back Blue Side Chair
Reproduction Spindle Back Blue Side Chair

Reproduction Spindle Back Blue Side Chair

Located in Nantucket, MA

Reproduction spindle back blue side chair.

Category

Early 2000s Chairs

Wooden Side Chair with Spindle Back
Wooden Side Chair with Spindle Back

Wooden Side Chair with Spindle Back

Located in New York City, NY

Small wooden side chair with seven spindled back - made of fruit wood. Lovely patina on the seat of

Category

20th Century Unknown Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Midcentury Spindle Back Rocking Chair
Midcentury Spindle Back Rocking Chair

Midcentury Spindle Back Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Newly refinished midcentury rocking chair with new upholstered seat in off-white. Handsome original

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Midcentury Spindle Back Rocking Chair
Midcentury Spindle Back Rocking Chair

Midcentury Spindle Back Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lightly refinished midcentury rocking chair with new upholstered seat in off-white. Handsome

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Chinese Chair with Spindle Back
Chinese Chair with Spindle Back

Chinese Chair with Spindle Back

Located in Chicago, IL

Please contact dealer for full product description.
Price listed is for each item.

Category

Antique 19th Century Side Chairs

4 Plywood Spindle Back Tapiovaara Chairs, 1950s
4 Plywood Spindle Back Tapiovaara Chairs, 1950s

4 Plywood Spindle Back Tapiovaara Chairs, 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Den Haag, NL

Set of four beautiful chairs. Spindle back with a teak ply seat, circa 1950s. There were several

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Blonde Tapiovara Style Spindle Back Dining Chair
Blonde Tapiovara Style Spindle Back Dining Chair

Blonde Tapiovara Style Spindle Back Dining Chair

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous Tapiovaara style spindle back dining chairw ith clean lines, bowed backrest and tapered

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

George Nakashima Spindle-Back Rocking Chair
George Nakashima Spindle-Back Rocking Chair

George Nakashima Spindle-Back Rocking Chair

By George Nakashima

Located in Pawtucket, RI

George Nakashima spindle-back rocker with walnut saddle seat and hickory spindles. Marked with the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

1950's Beech Stickback Dining Chairs by Hiller, Set of Four
1950's Beech Stickback Dining Chairs by Hiller, Set of Four

1950's Beech Stickback Dining Chairs by Hiller, Set of Four

Located in Hook, Hampshire

producing to this day. This is one of their most recognised spindle back chairs widely produced in the

Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Tapiovaara Style Spindle Back Dining Chairs
Tapiovaara Style Spindle Back Dining Chairs

Tapiovaara Style Spindle Back Dining Chairs

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Midcentury Tapiovaara style spindle back dining chairs with clean lines with bowed back rest. In

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Spindle Backed Wooden Rocking Chair
Danish Modern Spindle Backed Wooden Rocking Chair

Danish Modern Spindle Backed Wooden Rocking Chair

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This black lacquered beech Danish modern spindle backed rocking chair boasts truncated arms and a

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of HBF Spindle Back Lounge Chairs
Pair of HBF Spindle Back Lounge Chairs

Pair of HBF Spindle Back Lounge Chairs

By HBF

Located in Norwalk, CT

This attractive pair of spindle back lounge chairs are by HBF, as tagged underneath. With sturdy

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Spindle Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of spindle back chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct spindle back chairs — often made from wood, hardwood and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 894 antique and vintage spindle back chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 42 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of spindle back chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of spindle back chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Arts and Crafts spindle back chairs are of considerable interest. Many spindle back chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Planner Group and George Nakashima produced popular spindle back chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Spindle Back Chairs?

Prices for spindle back chairs start at $1 and top out at $79,510 with the average selling for $2,486.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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Questions About Spindle Back Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A set of antique Windsor chairs can sell from about $500 to well into the thousands, depending on the quality and condition. Single chairs range from about $100 to thousands, with age being a major factor in value. Find a range of antique vintage Windsor and other chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yoke back chairs are those that feature a curved top rail and a single central splat. The style of chair originated in China during the 10th century and was a common feature in Chinese homes by the 12th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of yoke back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A channel back chair is a chair that features deep channels in the upholstery along the back. These can create a seashell-like effect. This kind of back may also be called a fluted back. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new channel back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A comb back chair is a style of chair featuring a back resembling a comb. Comb back chairs are also known as Windsor chairs and are typically crafted with a cage-like backing. Shop a selection of comb back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Balloon back chairs are from the Victorian era, which lasted from the late 1830s to the turn of the 20th century. These chairs get their name from their rounded backrests and narrow waists, which make it seem like their tops have ballooned or grown in size. On 1stDibs, shop a range of balloon back chairs.